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Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
Struggles of II Noble Wife.

OTTAWA, Dec. . Special Telegram to the
BEE. John Beuot, of North Bay, who has
been absent from home at Bonsteels Point
started to return Thursday last, but when
within hundred yards of the shore where
his hut stands, found thick ice. which pre-
vented going ahead with Il bark canoe. With
an axe he began cutting channel but had
not proceeded far when the axe fell into the
water. He started to crawl on his hands and
knees to the shore but broke through the water
When twenty feet from the shore he became
exhausted From her sick bed in the hut his
wife witnessed his struggles through Win
dow, and unable to contain herself longer,
rushed out of the house in her night clothes,
without shoes or stockings, on the ice and
rescued him. He was unconscious and for
over three hours she endeavored to keep him
alive by rubbing and keeping his body warm,
in the hope that help would ,ome, but he
died at II o'clock at night. Seeing that life
was extinct, she started with her youngest
child in her arms for the nearest neighbors,
five miles distant where help was secured.
Mrs. Benoit was badly frozen and is now in u
very critical condition. Several times dur
ing her journey through the woods she lay
down in the snow, feeling unable to go
fnItler
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
A War Scare.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-London stock markets
and the bourscs at Paris, Berlin and Frank
fort are weak. The boursc at Vienna is ex-
cited. The markets are affected by the re-
ports concerning movements of Russian
troops on the Austrian frontier.
PARIS, Dec. 1.-AcCordmg to private adj
vices from Warsaw the massing of Russian
troops on the frontier is attributable to infor
nation received by Russia of a concerted plan
by Germany and Austria for united action in
the event of war between either of those
powers and Russia. In that con-
tingency it was proposed that Germany
and Austria should suddenly invade Russian
Poland and occupy Warsaw by using greater
facilities for mobilzing In consequence of
resolved TO compensate for her slow power
frontier forces. The movement implies no
aggression and is purely u defensive prccatl-
tiOn.
BERLIN, Dec THE National Gazette,
discussing the Vienna Frcmdenblatt's article
relative to the massing OF troops on the Rus.
sian frontier, says: sit is evident tdat the
force of Russian troops now in Poland is not
sufficient to attack two formidable military
powers. the present massing OF troops is
too small for war aad too large for peace. We
must wait and see how Russia will reconcile
the massing with the pacific ASSN ances of
journal de St Petersburg
Moscow, Dec 7-The Ga ette says the fu-
turo policy OF France Will decide whether
Germany will be compelled to Watcl one
or both of her frontiers. The paper declares
that Russia must always have strong fleet
on the Pac' &c oceans
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
Revising Missouri River Rates.

CHICAGO, Dec THE prospect of sweep
ing reductions in railroad rates through the
territory between Chicago and the Missouri
river was further augmented to-day. The
general freight agents Of Chicago and Coun-
Gil Bluffs roads after a two days session,
agreed upon schedule of reduced freight
charges from Chicago to the Missouri river,
and will submit the same to the general
managers tomorrow for ratification. Tho
reductions are 10 cents on first class,
10 cents on second and third. 3 cents on
fourth and fifth and y. cents on classes A,
b, & and ID. Receiver McNulta, of the Wa
bash, states that on December Is he will re-
duce freight from Chicago to st. Louis from
53 to 40 cents and on other classes in proper
tlon. On the Goth the burlington still
Threatens to put into effect its new Illinois
tariff and the Chicago & Alton maintains
that 1t will follow with similar reductions in
Missouri and to Kansas City.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
parucIl SOciaIC Club.

The fifth of the series of dances given this
season by thc.Parncl social club was held
last evening at Cunningham's hall and had IL
larger attendance than any of those preccd-
ing il, i?5 couples being present. The grand
march quadlillc commenced at 9 o'clock and
before the twenty numbers were danced il
was 30 a. m. The club is distinguished for
its social features, and as a consequence the
usual good time was enjoyed last evening.
The music hy Hoffman's orchestra was cx-
cellent. It. J. Conway was master of core-
monies, and j. j. Lloyd, William Croft, John
Kervan and S. f.. Collins the floor commit
tee. The committee on arrangements whose
work is always the most laboriOus and yet
the most essential for the success of such an
affair, were j. +. Price and w. f. OrmsDy.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE.
Opening of the Session Under the Au-
spices of the Evangelical Alliance.

WAsHINGroN Dec THE general chris
tian conference under the auspices and direc
tion of the Evangelical alliance fort the United
States opened IN this city this morning The
stated object of the conference is to discuss
measures upon which all these denominations
may be brought to unite and meet certain
new and pressing emergencies which have
arisen in connection with the great increase
of wealth, business emigration, the schanged
relation of labor and capital and the great
and growing percentage of our population
who are not church members or attendants.
President Dodge, in his address said the al
lance had thoughtfully studied the social
and economic changes i'll the country and
sought to know whether existing christian
organizations were sufficient to meet growing
needs He referred to the organized power
of the saloons and said the church had lost
| its hold on the workingmen. Everywhere
among them is unrest and looking for higher
good. This means Il grand opportunity and
| turn for an applied christianity. Notice was
| also given of the cordial invitation of Presi
dent and Mrs. Cleveland to the delegates to
| visit them at the white house on Friday I'M
mcdiatcly after the close of the forenoon ses-
| sion.
At the afternoon session eXChief Justice
| Strong, of the United States supreme court,
| presided. He said there had never been a
| time when such u rallying and uniting of all
that is best in the Christian church was
| more imperativcly needed than now He in.
| troduccd Prof. Hjamer H. Bayesop, of Co
| umbia college, VINO made Il short address
| upon the subject of immigration. The con
| stitution of the United States, he said, was
| framed by men of Anglo Saxon origin for
! their own government The socialists and
| anarchists come to avcngc here what they
suffered in Europe. BY, their dis
| loyal sentiments and hostility tC
| American institutions they disorganiAe anC
weaken the state. He believed that the tinC
| had arrived when our former policy of indis
| crnninuto absorption Of foreign clements o
| population would result in Il serious crisis
| The nation is no longer able to assmilat,
alien clements with sufficient rapidity. Nor,
competition with American labor enters in
| week through Castle Garden than the prisons
turn out in year. Protection to American
labor is farce as long as this unbarred food
gate remains open. n general discussion
the subject followed
l.. l.. Baldwin, of Boston, said a law re
quiring consuls to certify to the good charac
ter of all immigrants might be very goo,
thing, but lie did not believe in the free ad
mission of such foreigners rs those wh,
mobbcd the Chinese Of Rock Spring
and the exclusion of such peaceful Chinese "a
those who were victims of that outrage
Bishop Hurst, Ii. D., of Buffalo, said w
committed crime when we prohibited TN
immigration of Cinnamon and only did it be
| cause he had no vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
a FIGHT TO DEATH.
n Furious and Fatal Encounter in a
California Town.

SAN Francisco, Dec = Special Telegram
to the BEE. Information has been received
Of a desperate fight in saloon at George
town, Eldorado county between Frank Hol-
lingsworth, aged twenty-fuur, aud his step
father, George Handy, fifty years old. Both
had been drinking. Handy began the row
and the stopson knocked him down. The old
man got up quickly and in a rough and tumble
fight that followed struck his stcpson with n
dirk knife back of the ear, the blade breaking
off and remaining in the skull. Hollngs-
worth paid no attention to the wound, but
continued to beat and kick the old man until
the latter was dragged away from him appar-
emily dead. 1t was then discovered that the
blade was still in Hollingsworth's head. II
lad to be drawn out forcibly with pair OF
pinchers. The operation frenzled Hollings-
worth and he made desperate effort to reaoh h
the almost dying old man and finish him. In
his rage he knocked down seven Ipen and
then rushed into an adjoining store and
breaking into the show case, snatched re-
volvcr to continue the fight. He could not
get "a cartridge TO 1T the weapon and while
sea- ching for one the loss of blood weakened
him 50 that he fell to the floor. Both will die
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
Virginia's General Assembly Meets.

RICuMoNp, Va, Dee. The general as
scmbly of Virginia met ut noon to-day and
organized by elcctiug the Democratic caucus
nominees.
The governors message was received and
read In view Of the recent decision of the
United States supreme court bearing on the
"Nrginla debt question: the governor rec
ommcnds the passage Of n Joint resolution
susponding legal proceedings against those
who have rendered coupons in payment of
taxes, l3 he was assured by authority that
such action would decidedly benefit all
parties concerned, He thinks when the
bondholdc!s consider the decision they will
be willing 10 accept such offer rs the state
can make, based upon the surplus revenue
TO be applied ON tho payment OF interest on
the principal Of what the state considers her
inst debt,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
a Chicalric HOrnblOyvcr.

SAN FRANcIsco, Dec. r. Special Telegram
to the BEE. Judge Hornblower. in remand
ing Seneca Augustus Swain yesterday, on
five charges of perjury preferred by Banker
Mcdonald, whose wife Swain led astray,
said from the bench that if the spirit of chiv-
airy were not dead in California Swain
would have been called long ago to account
for his conduct to another and higher trib-
unal. This was rcbullc to Mcdonald for
not shooting Swain instead of bothcring the
courts and stirring up scandal by prosecuting
him. Swain, it is charged, forged IL. II.
McDonald's name to $4,000 worth Of railroad
bonds stolen by Mrs. Mcdonald from her
fathor-in-laW.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
A BURSTED BANK.
Failure of One of Missolfri's Bes
Known Country Concerns.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Dec. '.-[Special Tele-
gram to the BEE. The well known banking
house of BUCK & McCrosky, at Stewards
vile, Dcllalb county, twenty miles east of
st. Joe, has failed and the public report is
that the failure is u bad one. Mr.. Buck, the
senior partner, claims, however, that by
iudicious management that the assets can be
made to pay all the liabilities. Particulars
ron cerning the failure are meagrc in this
rity, but the news has created considerable
excitement here as several st. Joseph citi-
zens are largely interested. No country
bank in northwest Missouri was better known
than the Stewartsvillc bank, The county
treasurer of Dekalb county, Eli Burton,
loses $4,000, and Judge krsg, of the Dekalb
county court, like sum. DIR. Smith loses
10000
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
FATAL TAlL.END COLLISION.
Freight Dashes Into q Passenger
Train In Iowa.
HE SLEEPER TELESCOPEO.
An Omaha Man Killed and Two
Others Badly lnjured-Thc
Wreck Caused by the
Heavy Fog.
Fatal Wreck at Percival.

PERCIvAL, Ia. Dec. = Special Telegram
% the BEE. "A frightful railroad accident
causing loss of life and serious injury TO a
number of people occurred at this place last
night shortly before l2 o'clock on the Kansas
City, st Joseph 81 Council Bluffs railroad.
Passenger train No 4, bound south, was de-
layed at the depot by hot box and consid-
erable time was consumed in fixing it. Con-
luctor HcmInway sent the train boy back to
Hag freight train No. 20, which
was following the passenger, but the night
was very foggy and the engineer of the
freight failed TO see the light displayed. The
train was running at tremendous speed and
crashed into the sleeper Of the passenger,
tolcscoping it in fearful manner and causing
scene of widest confusion and dsmay.
just as the freight approached the engineer
Of the passenger train saw the headlight OF
the freight and started his engine,
which partially overcamc the shock
Of the collision and undoubtedly saved the
lives Of every passenger in the sleeper. There
were only ten of these, including one lady,
Miss Werner, of Philadelphia, and all were
more or less injured, but none fatally.
Clarence Wright, an Omaha printer who
had recently been employed on the BEE, was
on the freight train and was SO frightfully
crushed when taken from the wreck that
there was no hope Of his recovery He was
removed to house near at hand, whore he
died tonight.
An unknown man, who was stealing ride
on the freight train, and supposed to be q
printer lately working in Omaha, was taken
from the wreck dead. There was nothing on
his person to Indicate his identity.
Dell III. Goodrich, assistant secretary OF
the Omaha Cable Tramway company, living
at 1881 South Tenth street, who was passen
ger on the train, was badly cut by falling glass
but otherwise unnjure1.
f.. Fl. Fucker, another official of the tram
way company who was.on the train, was alsc
injured by falling glass, being badly cut OF
the face and hands.
Both trains We're badly wrecked by The
collision, and the freight engine was ren
dercd almost worthless. The engineer an(
fireman saved their lives by jumping from
the engine and were but slightly injured.
The road was badly blocked all the morn
ing by the debris, but the wreck was clearct
away in the afternoon and trains We're again
started
Theo Wright, brother of ono Of the me-
killed, arrived here late tonight from Omaha
having been appraised of his brothers. fate b.
telegraph. He will take charge of the II
mains.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD.
The Citizen Soldicry of the Sucker
State characterized ~ sticks.


CHICAGO, Dec The fifth annual session
Of the Illinois National Guard association
closed to-day. The morning was given up to
discussion of paper by Colonel Bennett,
of Joliet, touching the present condition of
the Illinois militia. The paper was severe in
its criticism of the present order of things II
asserted that the state militia knew less each
year about taking the field against an
actual foe. 1t condemned the practice
of luxurious living in the annual cncanp-
mcnts now in vogue. a soldier of luxury is
not a soldier of war. The men should be
fitted for the manner of living which they
may at any moment be called to adopt. Stan
officers should learn that there is something
else in the line of duty besides supervising
the punch bowl. Colonel Bennett forwarded
the suggestion made by Lieutenant Whistler
L. :. A., for the mobilization of army camps
composed of regulars and militia, but
throught the Illinois troops in no condition
at present to be benefited by it. The discus
sion of the paper showed II growing feeling
among the officers that the militia
system of this state is retro
grading from the standard established
years ago. Colonel Rice, of Peoria, read II
paper. on "Autumnal ManUuvcrs." which
called forth number of complimentary
speeches. The officers have long been troubled
by INSTRUMENTATION of various kinds among
the privatns. committee was selected to
draft and present to the legislature AN
amendment to the code making it possible
for officers to properly punish insubordina-
ton. Brigadicr General RCccc, of Spring
field, was elected president; Brigader Gen
eral Fitzsimons, of Chicago, vice president;
Colonel Fred Bennett, Joliet second vice
president; Colonel Pierce, Rockford, record
ing secretary; Captain Jaquith, Paris, cor
responding secretary. Major Sill, Aurora.
treasurer; Rev. Van Horn, Rockford, chap
lain. Colonel Clcndennng, of Moline, and
Colonel Clark, of Chicago, with the above
officers, will compose the executive commit
tee
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08

DAKOTA CITY, Neb,, Dec. 7.--[Spocial Tc!-
egram to the BEE. The contest case started
by County Treasurer G. w. Wilkinson, pres
ent incumbent, in the county court, was
by the attorneys conditonally withdrawn.
The vote for this Office at the last election
was Il tic between DR. Wilkinson. republican,
and Frank Davcy, democrat Wilkinson in
stitutcd IA contest, charging illegal voting in
all the precincts, but on condition that
Davcy would commence quo warranto pro
cecdings at the proper time, he withdrew h s
case. Much interest is manifested, as the
friends of both men seem confident of win
ming, wagering considerable money thereon.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
a EuccCSSttIlI Libel Suit,

DUBLIN, Dec. THE libel suit Of Mr.
Joyce agains his former employer, the Mar
quis Clanricadc, for 100000 damages, has re-
suited in verdict for the plaintiff, who was
awarded $4,000 Joyce was formerly the
agent of the Clanricade estates i'll Galway,
but resigned before the troubles with the
Woodford tenants eliminated in the impris-
onment of Father t'ahcy and many of his par
ishiors for adopting the plan of campaign
against the rents demanded
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
The Fire Record.

CTNclNNATI, Dee, THE Times-Star
special from Portspouth, o., says Ander-
sons Touring mill burned at midnight last
night, and several people were buried in the
ruins NJ. II. Anderson, proprietor, died
this morning, and William Simpson was
killed. Five others were injured more or
less. The loss Is small
MONTGOMERY. Ala, Dec. Fire, which
broke out early this morning, destroyed the
stores and stocks of several wholesale gro
GERS and other firms, causing Il loss of over
$780, 900, on which there is about sl35,000 in
Suraucp.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08

LAS VEGAS, n. NJ, Dec. The board of
managers of the national soldiers home
have decided to locate the Pacirc coast home
at San Monica, about fourteen miles from
Las Angeles, Gala. The land was donated
by Senator Jones and Mrs. A. B ID. Baker,
and consists of 800 acres. In addition 10 this
the trustees OF Wolfskill ranch guarantee IL
fund Of 100000.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
Boodlcr McDonald's Case.

CHICAGO, Dec THE case of Edward S.
Mcdonald, convicted in conjunction with ex-
Warden McGariglc, came up in the appellate
court this morning on a writ of error. The
states attorney filed motion to squash the
writ of error under which the suporscdeas
was granted which keeps Mcdonald out of
the penitentiary. The case will be heard in
one week.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
Other Business Troubles,

CUICAGo, Dee. 90. f.. Gibbs, dealer in
seeds for the past fifteen years, made AN as
signment today. His liabilities are $4,000.
No schedule of assets has been filed but
Gibbs says he can pay in full.
New IoNK, Dec, Owing to the pressure
by foreign creditors, w. Il III. Chalmers,
dealers in linens in this city and Dundee,
Scotland, made an assignment to-day. Liza,
bilitics, about $4,000 assets not known
Isaac Hayes, Wholesale liquors, made an
assignment to-day, Liabilities, Sl25, 900;
assets about $50 900
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08

For Nebraska: Warm, fair weather,
fresh to brisk southcrly winds, veering to
westerly.
For Iowa: Warmer, fair weather. ligh, to
fresh soutcrly wiUds.
For Dakota: Local rains or snow, fol-
lowed by colder weather in the northwest
ern portion, light 10 fresh variable winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
A Base Ball Player in Trouble.

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. Charles Hoover,
a member of the base ball club of this city
the past year, and who has signed with Chi
cago for the season of 1855. was arrested to-
day and bound over to the district court on
Hoover shot at hack driver named Giles for
refusing to stop his hack, in which was u
party Of demi-monde, and allow him to enter.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08

WASHINGTON. Dec. THE chief of the
secret service of the treasury department, in
his annual report, says the counterfeting
now being done is principally the work Of
Italians, who operate in bands in different
sections of the country. The counterfeting
done during the past year was Insignificant
The peport refers to the fact that all but
two of the many skilled operators arrested
since the war for counterfeiting are now at
liberty and may be expected TO resume their
operations at any time.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
NIOrInonS Mad.

SALT LAKE. Dec, 1.-To,day United States
Marshal Dyer, as receiver, seized the Nor
mon church presidents office, lcdgcrs, books,
etc, leaving some minor books which he re-
qurcd James Jack, church custodian, to re-
ceipt for as receivers agent. The church
organ tonight makes loud protest against
TINS "Outrage.n
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08

New York, Dec. THE supreme court
to-day granted an injunction restraining the
Western Union Telegraph company and Di-
rect Cable company from using the blanks Of
the French Cable company or sending tclc-
grams on blanks ''via French cablc.n
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
CAPITAL Notes

WAsHINGToN, Dec. = Sepcial Telegram
to the BEE. This evenings Star says:
ALBERT Hall, who was private secretary to
the late General Logan and is now engaged
in the pl actice of law in Omaha, has returned
to Washington for few weeks visit"
1T is the talk among certain knowing ones
in New York that Hon. Thomas Platonic
Ochiltree is likely to be nominated next fail
by Tammany hall, and sent to Washington as
a member of congress- The brilliant, yet
modest, Texan ranger,is an Independent
democratic republican and therefore qualified
to represent any cognate, conglomorate con
Stitucncy.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
The Pacific Commissions Report.

New YoRK, Dec. T--Commissioner a nder-
son stated day that the report Of the Pa
cifc railroad commission is now in the hands
of the president and will not be made public
until it has been submitted TO the attorney
general, who will supplement 1t with legal
advice as to the best course 10 pursue in the
matter OF settlement with the Pacific road.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
Ives aud Stayncr Notes.

TERRE HAuTE, Ind. Dec. THE notes
given by Ives and Stayncr in part payment
for the Tcrre Hautc & indianapolis railway,
which fell due to-day, were not met Presi-
dent Dexter and other officers of the Cincin-
natl, Hamilton & Dayton line are in Terre
Hautc in consultation with Mr.. McIiccn.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
Philadelphia Bucket shops Raidcd.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. The police
this morning raidcd Il number of so called
'buciiet shops" The proprictors and en-
ployccs We're given a preliminary hearing
and the former are held in $500 and the latter
in 500 bail for further hearing. In all, 1ivc
places were radcd and eighteen persons ar
rested.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
Remembering the Poor,

FREMONT, Neb., Dec. 7.-lSpecal Tclc-
gram 10 the BEE, The ladies of Fremont
to- night gavoa grand charity ball at the opera
house with very large attendance. Up
wards of $500 was realized TO distribute
among the poor
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
Steamship Ashore.

LONDON, Dec. THE royal mail steam
ship line steamer Islam D'Epanay, which
left Liverpool November Is, for Manila,
Singapore and other ports, is ashore nine
miles from Sagres, Portugal Seven of her
crew were drowned. She is vessel of
$500 tons.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
Declined TO Form a Cabinet.

PARIS. Dec m Fallicres has declined
to form a cabinet on the plea Of ill-health and
lack Of sufficient authority If he persists IN
his refusal, it is thought ~ Sadi Garnet
win ask NJ. Goblet.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
Frernont's Electric Light.

FREMONT, Neb., Dee, 7.-[Special Tcle-
gram TO the BEE. l-Fremont's new electric
light system was put in operation tonight for
the first time. The plant is fifty arc lights of
the American system and is splendid sue
ltan feature
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-08
Cunncoticnt Prohibitionists.

Tgw HAVEN, Coma, Dec THE state cen
Ycntion OF the prohibition party met this sf
,eiroon. G. g. Whitcomb Of New Haven,
spoke urging the claims Of the republicans.
Walter Thomas Mills, Of Ohio, responded.
The sessions continue 10 ncrr0U.